Open Source Approaches in Spatial Data Handling

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Author:

Hall, G. Brent; Leahy, Michael G. (Eds.)

Publisher:

Springer

Copyright:

2008

ISBN:

978-3-540-74830-4

Pages:

278

Price:

159

Synopsis:

This book focuses on the nature and characteristics of open source geospatial (OSG) software. The role of OSG approaches in spatial data handling is the cross-cutting theme of the book. Various sub-themes are explored that introduce readers unfamiliar to OSG software to the nature, purpose and applications of OS programming, and to the key new OS tools and their application within the geospatial data domain. The book also includes a discussion of new tools, approaches and applications for those already using OS approaches to software development.

Written for:

Senior undergraduate students in courses that focus specifically on OSG software development and use; graduate students in courses on open source GIS; researchers and practitioners who are interested in open source software alternatives to closed and proprietary spatial data processing and analysis software